Update on Numbness

**BleeckerSt_Girl** · 09-06-2006, 08:14 AM

Jennifer,
Try to be optimistic as you wait for results of tests. Remember, there are LOTS of causes for numbness (especially in bikers!), and the odds are good that it is due to something besides MS.

**KnottedYet** · 09-06-2006, 11:23 AM

My mom had the same reaction to aspertame.

**Bikingmomof3** · 09-06-2006, 02:42 PM

A huge thank you to everyone for the well wishes. I go in Friday morning and should have results the following week. I am still quite nervous, thank goodness I can bike.

**Dogmama** · 09-06-2006, 07:00 PM

...that sure sounds like overkill!! My numbness was caused by a slipped disk in my neck. MS was never even discussed.

HA! MRI's!! They have to knock me out COMPLETELY because I'm really claustraphobic. My first MRI I lasted about 30 seconds in the tube before I went bonkers.

Hang in there. There are a ton of things that can cause numbness. Don't sell the bike yet!

**esther231** · 09-06-2006, 07:10 PM

I'm glad it's Friday.

I think waiting makes anyone worry more.

Crossing fingers. But I got a good feeling on this one.

**Bikingmomof3** · 09-07-2006, 06:08 AM

Oh the bike stays.

I am perfectly fine to ride it, thank goodness.

The MRI is due to migraine complications and to the fact everything I told him about the symptoms was vascular. On the upside, he said I was "due" for another one anyway. They monitor my brain closely-maybe they think it is awesome.

It is an "open" MRI and they will not knock me out as they like to ask me questions throughout it.

Originally Posted by Dogmama

...that sure sounds like overkill!! My numbness was caused by a slipped disk in my neck. MS was never even discussed.

HA! MRI's!! They have to knock me out COMPLETELY because I'm really claustraphobic. My first MRI I lasted about 30 seconds in the tube before I went bonkers.

Hang in there. There are a ton of things that can cause numbness. Don't sell the bike yet!

**Bikingmomof3** · 09-07-2006, 06:09 AM

Thank you. Yes, I only have to worry about the actual procedure for another 21 hours. I see lots of biking today,

Originally Posted by esther231

I'm glad it's Friday.

I think waiting makes anyone worry more.

Crossing fingers. But I got a good feeling on this one.

**emily_in_nc** · 09-07-2006, 05:46 PM

Good luck, BikingMom!

Here's hoping that the scan turns up negative for anything scary and you can get back to your regularly scheduled life.

Let us know,

Emily

**Bikingmomof3** · 09-08-2006, 04:04 AM

Thank You Emily. I had the MRI with and without contrast this morning, before the sun came up.

Now I can enjoy my weekend riding my bike.

**Bad JuJu** · 09-08-2006, 04:10 AM

I'm just now catching up on this thread, and can only say it's great that you can still ride your bike. Sometimes that's the only thing protecting my sanity. I'm glad to hear the MRI itself is over with, and I'll be waiting along with the others to hear your report. Try to have a lovely weekend!

**Jo-n-NY** · 09-08-2006, 04:32 AM

Bikingmom....I am wishing you all the best that your test results turn out to be ok. Yes...go out and enjoy your weekend!!!

~ JoAnn

**Kano** · 09-13-2006, 05:32 PM

Hey, Jennifer Bikingmomof3, have we heard anything yet? Did you wear out the bike over the weekend and in the days since?

Karen in Boise

**Bikingmomof3** · 09-13-2006, 05:36 PM

Thank you for asking Karen. I have indeed been riding.

Not so much this week due to much need rain.

I receieved a call from the neurologist's office this afternoon. They can fit me in at 1pm of the 28th.

Hopefully the wait means nothing drastic showed up on the MRI.

**DDH** · 09-13-2006, 06:13 PM

Jennifer, I'm so sorry I am just now seeing this. I haven't been on much the last couple of weeks or last week, shoot, I have lost track of time. Anyway, my thoughts are with you and hoping for nothing major. Keep us posted on your results. I am glad you are able to ride, hopefully this helps you keep your mind off things.

**esther231** · 09-13-2006, 06:21 PM

Egads, more waiting.....

Well, bad news travels fast. Hopefully good news travels slow.

Keeping my fingers crossed.

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